Shandra brings strong experience in a variety of human services programs at both the state and national levels. She has 13 years of federal grants management experience and 8 years with Head Start. She has worked with the Administration of Children and Families Office of Head Start Region IV. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Network and Communications Management from DeVry University, a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Troy University, and is pursuing a doctoral degree in Public Administration from Walden University. 

Among her strengths, Shandra will bring the following experience strong budgeting and grants management oversight experience including analysis of grantee expenditure reports and related documentation. She accomplished technical assistance to varied grant recipients, with a strong customer service orientation and understanding of the program perspective. Shandra has a strong ability to interpret federal laws and regulations, both fiscally and programmatically also pre-award, post-award, and closeout knowledge and abilities. Shandra has excellent oral and written communication skills tailored to diverse audiences.